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Mount Elbert

Colorado's highest peak and the second highest in the contiguous US. Northeast Ridge route is 9.5 miles with 4,700 ft gain. Non-technical.

ModerateRocky Mountain14,433 ftOpen Summit

Mount Elbert

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10°
Feels -11°FSummit · 14,433 ft
6:22 AM7:46 PM
EXTREME COLDWINDYHYPOTHERMIA RISK

Wind

23mph

Precip

0%

Humid

12%

Elev Δ

+200ft

12-Hour Temp Trend

12°32°

Hourly Forecast

7 AM

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12°

18mph

8 AM

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16°

18mph

9 AM

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19°

20mph

10 AM

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22°

22mph

11 AM

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25°

22mph

12 PM

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28°

21mph

1 PM

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30°

21mph

2 PM

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31°

21mph

3 PM

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31°

19mph

4 PM

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32°

15mph

5 PM

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31°

16mph

6 PM

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30°

15mph

Summit Conditions

11°F1°10°F

Dry lapse rate: 5.4°F/1,000ft · 155 ft gain

L1
Expedition-weight merino base

320g+ merino top and bottom — maximum warmth next to skin

L2
Heavy fleece + light puffy

Double mid-layer system for extreme insulation

L3
Expedition down parka

Heavy fill-power down or synthetic expedition jacket

L4
Hardshell jacket + pants

Full hardshell system — top and bottom protection mandatory

Summit Pack List

Expedition mittensBalaclavaSki gogglesChemical warmers (hands + toes)Emergency bivyThermos with hot drink

Start Cold Tip

At these temperatures, DO NOT start cold. Wear full layers from the trailhead. Exposed skin risks frostbite in minutes. Turn back if conditions deteriorate.

Updated 6:25:12 AM · America/Denver

Updated Apr 19, 6:25 AM UTC

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